Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is a forecast while climate is a prediction

• Weather refers to short-term conditions; climate is long-term patterns

• Weather happens globally; climate is only local

• Climate is about storms; weather is about sunshine

Which of these is not a component of weather?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Gravity

What does a climate graph typically show?

• Temperature and rainfall for each season

• Wind patterns and air pressure

• Temperature and precipitation across months

• Only monthly rainfall

The blue bars on a climate graph usually represent:

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Precipitation

Which of the following best defines precipitation?

• Wind that travels fast

• Sunlight reflected from clouds

• Moisture that falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

• The rising of air pressure

The temperate maritime climate in the UK means:

• Freezing winters and boiling summers

• Dry conditions all year round

• Hot and humid weather with heavy rainfall

• Mild temperatures and regular rainfall

During summer in the UK, what causes longer days and warmer temperatures?

• The sun is closer to Earth

• The UK is tilted towards the sun

• Ocean currents shift

• More rainclouds block sunlight

What is the cause of seasons on Earth?

• Earth’s distance from the moon

• Earth’s orbit is shrinking

• Earth's tilt on its axis

• Changing gravity

Which of these statements about climate is false?

• Climate is based on data over at least 30 years

• Climate helps predict weather for tomorrow

• Climate varies in different parts of the world

• Climate includes average temperature and rainfall

In which location would you expect a cold and dry climate?

• Rainforest in Brazil

• Antarctic region

• United Kingdom

• Mediterranean coast